Headline: Botafogo Set to Face Cienciano in Copa Sudamericana Round of 16
Botafogo kicks off their quest for a place in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals this Thursday, the 13th. The Glorioso will square off against Cienciano in the first leg of the round of 16, with the match slated to begin at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. This encounter will take place at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, where the high altitude of Cusco, located 3,350 meters above sea level, will pose an additional challenge for the visitors.
Ecuadorian referee Augusto Aragon will oversee the match, which will be broadcast live on Paramount+.
Cienciano 🇵🇪
Botafogo’s opponents, Cienciano, progressed to this stage after navigating through the round-of-16 playoffs. They made headlines by eliminating Lanús, the defending Sudamericana champions, most notably with a resounding 4-0 victory at home. Despite this achievement, Cienciano’s performance in the Clausura of the local league has left much to be desired, as they currently sit third from bottom with only one win and three losses in their opening matches. Coach Horacio Melgarejo will be without key players Carlos Garcés and Santiago Arias for this matchup.
The team’s lineup has yet to be revealed.
Botafogo ⭐
On the other hand, Botafogo enters this match having enjoyed a stellar campaign during the Sudamericana group stage, finishing with a total of 16 points. The team has also shown resilience in the Brasileirão, claiming seven out of the last nine available points. In terms of player updates, Marçal is expected to start at left-back, while new signing Kadír will bring fresh energy to the attack.
Botafogo begin their challenge to reach the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals this Thursday (13).
Glorioso face Cienciano in the first leg of the round of 16 starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).
The match will be played at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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The altitude of the city of Cusco, located 3,350 meters above sea level, will be an extra opponent.
Ecuadorian Augusto Aragon will referee the match.
Paramount+ will broadcast it.
Cienciano 🇵🇪
Botafogo’s rivals had to come through the round-of-16 playoffs, but they surprised everyone by eliminating Lanús, the current Sudamericana champions, including a 4-0 win at home.
However, their performance in the Clausura of the local league has not been the best.
They have one win and three losses in the opening rounds. They are currently third from bottom.
Coach Horacio Melgarejo will be without Carlos Garcés and Santiago Arias.
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The lineup has not yet been announced.
Botafogo ⭐
Glorioso come in backed by having posted the best campaign in the Sudamericana group stage, with 16 points.
They have also bounced back in the Brasileirão after taking seven of the last nine points.
Marçal comes in at left-back.
Kadír is the new face in attack.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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